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Photograph of Women's Mikva at Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016
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The Women's Mikva as seen at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.
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Photograph of Chabad of Las Vegas men's Mikva, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016
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Archival Collection
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The men's Mikva as seen at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.
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Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman on stage at Gay Pride, image 001: photographic print
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Darcelvis performing at Gay Pride, image 002: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Women's Mikva at Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016
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Archival Collection
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A waiting room in the Women's Mikva as seen at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.
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Photograph of overnight suite at Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016
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Archival Collection
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This family overnight suite is one of three at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.
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Photograph of overnight suite at Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016
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Archival Collection
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This family overnight suite is one of three at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.
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Helen and Thomas Taney oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Thomas Taney and his wife, Helen Taney, conducted by Anthony Foley on October 22, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mr. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work in the factories and Mrs. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas for adventure. Mrs. Taney talks about her music career and Mr. Taney talks about the importance of the railroad and the mining industry in Nevada. Lastly, Mr. Taney describes the changing water levels in Las Vegas as well as the growth of the city.
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Joan Swift oral history interviews
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Oral history interviews with Joan Swift conducted by Sue Peterson on March 18, 2004, March 25, 2004, and June 22, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Swift discusses life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1940s and 1950s. Swift begins the interview by describing her upbringing in the Basic townsite and Boulder City, Nevada, attending Basic High School, and life in Southern Nevada during World War II. She then discusses working in the Clark County Recorder's office, explaining her job duties and what function the office served for the county. Swift continues, talking about recreation activities at the time, including visiting the casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and the Helldorado Parades. Swift discusses nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Test Site and her career as the Clark County recorder. Lastly, she describes her thoughts on the future of Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Photograph of Women's Mikva at Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016
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Archival Collection
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A waiting room and bathroom in the Women's Mikva as seen at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.
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